体坛英语新闻：Germany defeats Faroe Islands 3-0 at 2014 World Cup qualifiers

BERLIN, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Germany sealed an expected 3-0 win against Faroe Islands in Group C to start with a win into 2014 World Cup qualifiers owing to a brace by Mesut Oezil and one goal by youngster Mario Goetze at AWD Arena on Friday night.

A solo run and goal by youngster midfielder Mario Goetze and a brace by Mesut Oezil, where enough to put the "Nationalmannschaft" on top of the standings of Group C.

From kick off Germany took over control against passive Faroes that defended deep to lurk for counter attacks.

The Germans staged short passing combinations and fast breaks to overcome the visitor' s bulwark. Occasionally the Faroes were able to threaten the host with a few fast breaks.

However, at the 28th minute Germany were rewarded for their efforts when youngster midfielder Mario Goetze shrugged off five defenders at penalty line, to beat goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen with a low shot into bottom left.

Germany frenetically pressed for another goals but Klose and Mueller pulled just wide before the break.

At second half Germany started where they left off as midfielder Mesut Oezil volleyed home a cross by Thomas Mueller following a fast break, nine minutes into second half.

Germany remained offensive to produce goal-scoring opportunities but Faroe Islands goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen gave the hosts a hard time with his saves. With 71 minutes into the match Mesut Oezil was not done with the scoring when he nutmegged Nielsen for the 3-0 final score.

It was the highest win against Faroe Islands and the 500th win of the German national squad overall.

"We were focused from the start. Our problem is that we need too many chances to score goals" , Germany coach Joachim Loew analyzed.